Duct Tape Bow Tie

A bow tie is really in how you wear it, so let’s signal funky and fun with this one-of-a-kind duct tape tie. Don’t worry about all that complicated tying of bat wings and butterflies; this bow tie is prêt-à-porter. With the addition of hair elastics or bobby pins, your new bow can even be used as a hair or shoe accessory! So go ahead — tie one (or two) on.

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Step 3

Flatten the circle with the seam in the middle underneath. At this stage, it’s easier to decorate the bow before applying the tie, so have at it and add stripes, dots, squares of different colored duct tape. Pinch the flattened bow from the top and bottom to create a dent or recess in the middle along its front.